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LJ58 MUY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 91,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 91,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 81,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,386 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,565 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,724 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 1 May 2019 68,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,445 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer edges

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,368 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,368 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,244 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LJ58 MUY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ58 MUY registered?

LJ58 MUY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is LJ58 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 MUY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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